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After a two-year process involving the thoughtful contributions of tens of thousands of residents and collaboration between The Seattle Public Library, Mayor’s Office and City Council, a proposal to stabilize Library funding and improve Library services is complete.
Seattle City Councilmembers Clark, Godden and Harrell to appear on April’s City Inside/Out: Council Edition
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What is the latest with the Department of Justice’s investigation of the Seattle Police Department? How will policing change in the City? What role will the Council play in Seattle Center’s Next Fifty anniversary celebration? Can residents be involved in this year’s budget process? Whatever your questions, submit them now.
Feedback sought on proposed Seattle Public Library Levy
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Providing funding stability for the Seattle Public Library is a priority for the City of Seattle. Seattle City Councilmembers invite members of the public to provide their feedback on the proposed Library Levy legislation before the Council.
Seattle City Councilmembers Clark, Burgess and Godden nominate PI Globe as official landmark
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Seattle City Councilmembers Sally J. Clark, Jean Godden and Tim Burgess, Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) Executive Director Leonard Garfield, and the Hearst Corporation today announced plans to forever keep the Seattle Post-Intelligencer Globe in Seattle as a recognized historic landmark.
Seattle City Council to announce update on Seattle Post-Intelligencer Globe
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On Wednesday, Seattle City Councilmembers will announce developments in preserving a Seattle treasure, the Seattle PI Globe. Joined by leadership from MOHAI and the Hearst Corporation, Councilmembers will discuss the Globe’s future.
Seattle City Council Committee calls for independent financial review of Seattle Public Utilities
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The Libraries, Utilities and Center Committee, during this morning’s discussion of fraud at Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), called for an independent review of SPU’s financial practices.
Seattle City Councilmember Jean Godden’s statement on Seattle Public Utilities situation
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Seattle City Councilmember Jean Godden, chair of the Libraries, Utilities and Center (LUC) committee, today released ...
Seattle City Councilmember Jean Godden’s statement on Seattle Public Utilities situation
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SEATTLE – Seattle City Councilmember Jean Godden, chair of the Libraries, Utilities and Center (LUC) committee, today released the following statement in response to learning a former city employee has been arrested for a $1 million theft from Seattle Public Utilities (SPU):
Seattle City Councilmembers praise Governor Gregoire for signing marriage equality bill
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Seattle City Councilmembers today recognized the signing of Senate Bill 6239, concerning civil marriage and domestic partnerships, as Washington state joins other states in support of marriage equality.
Seattle City Council establishes Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs
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Seattle City Councilmembers today approved 7-0 Council Bill 117394 establishing the Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs as an executive department. By creating one location for immigrant and refugee services, this office will coordinate the City’s efforts in reaching and providing services to immigrant and refugee communities.